2011–2014 Freightliner MT45G, 2011–2014 Freightliner MT55G Recall: These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the…
NHTSA campaign 13V073000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Mar 4, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 MT45G and MT55G van chassis manufactured from February 15, 2010, through September 3, 2013. These vehicles have gasoline fuel tanks that may experience cracks in the welds and tank material.
The risk
Cracks in the fuel tanks could lead to a leakage of gasoline and vapors. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may lead to a vehicle fire.
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DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected fuel tanks free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-447-4986.
DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-640.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V073000 (manufacturer number FL-640). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.